Director's News & Updates
News and Updates from the Director
![Dr. Arnold shakes hand of board member Bill Jarnigan while holding proclamation honoring his service.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1787671399/jcschoolsnet/kovq490rwvhqu6lleroo/TArnold_BJarnigan_handshake.png","width":2200}])
Honoring Service: Outgoing School Board Members Recognized During August 24 Work Session
Decades of combined service by Bill Jarnigan, Randall "Coach" Bradley, and Josh Cameron were recognized through proclamations and board appreciation.
![Four men in patriotic professional attire stand in front of a brick building with a banner and a "Jefferson County Department of Education" sign, holding folded American flags.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786729873/jcschoolsnet/i1cimlbn89y1d7s2l9uj/AmericanLegion113_2026_Flags_1600x1200.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786729873/jcschoolsnet/i1cimlbn89y1d7s2l9uj/AmericanLegion113_2026_Flags_1600x1200.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786729873/jcschoolsnet/i1cimlbn89y1d7s2l9uj/AmericanLegion113_2026_Flags_1600x1200.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786729873/jcschoolsnet/i1cimlbn89y1d7s2l9uj/AmericanLegion113_2026_Flags_1600x1200.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786729873/jcschoolsnet/i1cimlbn89y1d7s2l9uj/AmericanLegion113_2026_Flags_1600x1200.png","width":1600}])
American Legion Post 113 Donates Flags to Jefferson County Schools
Flag donations from American Legion Post 113 will help schools across the district continue honoring the nation and those who have served.
![Jefferson County Schools logo with tagline "Back to school interview with the Jefferson County Post" and a man sitting at a table in a collared shirt.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786044954/jcschoolsnet/aicvcg7sfy5mbpvcf8d4/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July20261.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786044954/jcschoolsnet/aicvcg7sfy5mbpvcf8d4/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July20261.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1786044954/jcschoolsnet/aicvcg7sfy5mbpvcf8d4/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July20261.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1786044954/jcschoolsnet/aicvcg7sfy5mbpvcf8d4/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July20261.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786044954/jcschoolsnet/aicvcg7sfy5mbpvcf8d4/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July20261.png","width":1600}])
Back-to-School Interview: Dr. Arnold with The Jefferson County Post
Dr. Arnold discusses the start of the 2026-2027 school year and continuing momentum as a high-achieving district.
![School Board Member Doug Ibbetson and Director of Schools Tommy Arnold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784146718/jcschoolsnet/el6bc75l7tbuhpwmzj5q/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1784146718/jcschoolsnet/el6bc75l7tbuhpwmzj5q/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1784146718/jcschoolsnet/el6bc75l7tbuhpwmzj5q/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July2026.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1784146718/jcschoolsnet/el6bc75l7tbuhpwmzj5q/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July2026.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784146718/jcschoolsnet/el6bc75l7tbuhpwmzj5q/JCSInterview_JeffCoPost_July2026.png","width":1600}])
Interview with Dr. Tommy Arnold and School Board Member Doug Ibbetson
Director of Schools Dr. Tommy Arnold and School Board Member Doug Ibbetson discuss student achievement, school improvements, student safety, and the district's commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship in a recent interview with The Jefferson County Post.
![Director's Update]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691524686/jcschoolsnet/py44gvucgmaq5dk9d3xx/DirectorsUpdateKidsBackground.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691524686/jcschoolsnet/py44gvucgmaq5dk9d3xx/DirectorsUpdateKidsBackground.png","width":300}])
Maury Middle School Investigation
Soft Lock Down Lifted. All Clear.
Power Outage at RSS 4/12/24
Dismissing Car Riders Early. Buses will run on regular schedule.
![JCS Board of School Commissioners Celebrations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636387312/jcschoolsnet/xs2umcr3r67kyaunjpee/BoardCelebrations.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636387312/jcschoolsnet/xs2umcr3r67kyaunjpee/BoardCelebrations.png","width":300}])
School Board Celebrations: March 2024
JCS Board of School Commissioner Recognitions.
Power Outage 11/29/23: Schools Closed
Phones and internet will be effected across the district.
![Update Picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597101955/jcschoolsnet/gyvfq6ap2gcjuw3dlq8q/Update.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597101955/jcschoolsnet/gyvfq6ap2gcjuw3dlq8q/Update.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597101955/jcschoolsnet/gyvfq6ap2gcjuw3dlq8q/Update.png","width":640}])
Incident at Rush Strong School
February 23, 2023
![burst pipe with water]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675266792/jcschoolsnet/dx2opaloi0rhkeyjirdw/burstpipe.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675266792/jcschoolsnet/dx2opaloi0rhkeyjirdw/burstpipe.png","width":300}])
RSS Early 11:45 Dismissal 2/1/23
Due to water main break.
![Article Highlight Image]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1674767049/jcschoolsnet/h2gr01itpvt8gzxu8vaz/20230112TornadoWarning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1674767049/jcschoolsnet/h2gr01itpvt8gzxu8vaz/20230112TornadoWarning.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1674767049/jcschoolsnet/h2gr01itpvt8gzxu8vaz/20230112TornadoWarning.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1674767049/jcschoolsnet/h2gr01itpvt8gzxu8vaz/20230112TornadoWarning.png","width":940}])
Tornado Warning: January 12, 2023
A message from Dr. Arnold, Director of Schools.
School Board Celebrations: January 2023
JCS Board of School Commissioner Recognitions.
Incident at Jefferson Middle School
December 12, 2022
School Board Celebrations: December 2022
JCS Board of School Commissioner Recognitions.
Incident at White Pine School
November 10, 2022
School Board Celebrations: October 2022
JCS Board of School Commissioner Recognitions.